The purpose of the project is to restore cross-border linkages and trust by jointly addressing interdependent needs/ challenges associated with community infrastructure and natural resources, as well as by establishing platforms of confidence-building and cooperation between various societal groups. One of principles of project implementation will focus on exploring opportunities in the sphere of strengthening economic and interest-based linkages to support building entrepreneurial ties through the small grants initiatives and financial literacy trainings.  Accordingly, UN Women will provide funds to the selected Service Provider for implementation of cross-border economic initiatives in the targeted village clusters.